Singled out for its strong track record in tech-focused transactions, Bird & Bird also handles M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures and corporate restructurings across the life sciences, real estate, energy, healthcare and automotive sectors. The group is a popular choice for domestic and international clients, including small to medium-sized enterprises, investors and entrepreneurs. Practice head Lourdes Ayala specialises in M&A, venture capital and private equity transactions, while Alberto Rodriguez stands out for his work in deals involving the tech, gaming, e-sports and life sciences sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Bird & Bird team integrates excellently with the internal Legal Advisory team, in such a way that the cohesion and synergy between both (the management profile of the internal lawyer and the technical quality of the external lawyers) achieve the perfect combination.’
  • ‘I have had the pleasure of working closely with Lourdes Ayala, M&A partner of the firm. Human quality and dedication to the client are her distinctive features, without forgetting her technical quality and negotiating capacity.’

Key clients

  • Refresco Europe Bv
  • Renault
  • Aora Health, S.L.
  • Rocket Software Uk Limited
  • Stellantis N.V.
  • Guesty Group
  • Heygaz Biomethane, Sl (Infravia Capital Partners)
  • Cellnex Telecom Sa
  • Moog Cleaning Systems, Ltd
  • PCS Innotec International, N.V.
  • A4W S. R. O. (Across Finance)
  • Geriavi Sa - Domus Vi
  • Iqvia Information, S.A.
  • Rsk Environment Ltd
  • Axcel (Solara)
  • NTI Group

Work highlights

  • Advising Refresco Europe BV on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the Spanish company Thermin Europe, S.L., holding of Frias Nutrición, S.A. (grupo Frías).
  • Advising corporate venture capital IQVIA Information, S.A. on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the Spanish company Bitac Map, S.L
  • Advising Renault in relation to the acquisition of the 50% of Zity, a prominent urban mobility service provider, from Ferrovial.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lourdes Ayala

Other key lawyers

Alberto Rodríguez, Antonio Ballesteros